喘息

chuǎnxī
  1. to gasp for breath
  2. to take a breather

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 喘 chuǎn
  1. to gasp
  2. to pant
  3. asthma
2 息 xī
  1. breath
  2. news
  3. interest (on an investment or loan)
  4. to cease
  5. to stop
  6. to rest
  7. Taiwan pr. xí